Ever since they announced the Solstice in 05' I have been waiting until the time was right to get a used one. I almost bought a base model a year ago but hesitated when the reviews of the GXP came out. Then I decided to wait until a used GXP would within my price range. I can't tell you how agonizing that was. I live in Los Angeles but when I saw one in San Francisco over the internet on the day of the Summer Solstice that fit the bill I hopped a plane that morning, test drove it, bought it and spent the rest of the day driving the length of California. Here it is and I'm still grinning from ear to ear.
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The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA
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Believe me when i say that I know exactly what you have been through. My story is similar to yoour as I waited years as well You can read it from the link in my signature.
I am happy for you and know that you will enjoy years with the car. They sure are fun to drive!
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WooHoo!!! Ordered a loaded Deep GXP (minus smokers package) on March 19th, 2008. Order number 0814D93708
Event code 3400 on April 12, 2008
Born April 30, 2008 (VIN 1G2MF35X58Y130283)
Delivered to dealer May 23th, 2008
Delivered on May 27, 2008
I think I'm in love...
Mods: lose the chicklets, VentureShield, Dual horns, AfterShock spoiler, Weathershield cover, Lil Chromies and red calipers with black Solstice stickers!
Deep, my favorite color. Wish I had mine in California to drive through that beautiful state ! ENJOY!!!
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__________________ Aggressive GXP at $25,995.00 shipping of $600, Manual Transmission.
Options:
Air, $960; Chrome Wheels, $545; PCQ, Premium Package (Leather), $525; Radio, 6-Disc with MP3, $495; Monsoon, $395; Premium Acoustic Headliner, $150; and Sport Metallic Pedals, $115; all totals $29,180.00. No XM/OnStar and NO Spoiler. MODS (RKSport/Magnaflow dual exit exhaust system, K&N filter, Ventureshield.
First 1000. Aggressive with everything, NO XM/OnStar. SOLD
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I will be joining the permagrin club in about 2 months, hee hee.
__________________ Show Car: 2002 Trans Am Collector Edition #619 "Falcon" Fun Car and Daily Driver: 2009 N/A Aggressive Solstice!"Chief"
(ordered 6/28/08 - Built 7/23/08 - Delivered 9/12/08)
Congrats. I waited a year on mine, but that was because of the downpayment. The car is a joy to drive, I'm sure you'll love it. Seems most Sols are low miles, so the 'used car' shouldn't feel used at all
Thank you for the warm welcome. It's great to finally be part of the Solstice community. To "Sieze the Day", I'm up in the Malibu area but perhaps we will cross paths at one of the rally/event type thingies. Right now I am compiling and tracking down all the odds and ends that the previous owner lost, like the spare key, front license plate (not that I really want it) and owners manual. Oh yeah, it is a mysterious, even though the photo kinda' makes it look Deep. Thanks again,
Congratulations! I think a lot of us waited impatiently for some time to get our Sol-fix.
Lots of fun to drive, but now the problem is keeping one's foot out of it! Enjoy!
sounds like the drive home was great.......
